The addiction recovery process is difficult enough without the challenges of finding work with a record of past conviction. Treatment centers and programs for individuals with substance use disorders now give someone in recovery the chance to reclaim their life. Addiction recovery is “a process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, […]
Family, police seek information in North Lubbock fatal shooting
December 17, 2021 by
By: Madeleine Hall & Haleigh Hinojosa Police are offering the public $5,000 for information leading to the arrest of murder suspect Bryan Garcia, 20, following a shooting that on Nov. 12 in North Lubbock. According to a news release from the Lubbock Police Department, Garcia is wanted in the murder of 28-year-old Paul Saiz. Police […]
COVID-19 causes concern for domestic violence in Lubbock
June 11, 2021 by
By Kristin Rodin Families and experts are concerned about the ongoing challenges COVID-19 has created for domestic violence resources in Lubbock in 2021. In November 2020, 19-year-old Haven Trevino was shot and killed at Orlando’s – located at 6951 Indiana Ave. – after ending her relationship with Isaiah Mesa. Court records show Mesa had previously […]
Remembering Haven: Lubbock family speaks out about deadly domestic violence case
December 18, 2020 by
By Toluwani Osibamowo and Samantha Pontius In remembering her daughter Haven Trevino, Jennifer Trevino said the 19-year-old loved music – one of her favorite songs being “Golpes en el Corazón” by the band Los Tigres del Norte. The song tells the story of a soured romance that ultimately leaves the singer heartbroken. “In English, it’s […]
Lubbock teen shares lessons learned after shooting, robbery in South Lubbock
November 3, 2020 by
By Avery Dishaw and Riley Nester On Aug. 25, at about 1:30 a.m., police responded to a 911 call from 18-year-old Aaron Assiter who said he had been shot outside of a South Lubbock business before crashing his vehicle into the building, according to the Lubbock Police Department’s news release. Police arrived at Drug Emporium, […]
Dazed and Confused: Marijuana research remains cloudy due to regulations
October 6, 2020 by
By Miera Garcia The general public’s perception of marijuana use could be stigmatized based on the facts we know, and the time and effort it takes to conduct new research. The effects marijuana has on person, harmful or not, is very complex and widespread. According to the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), marijuana is labeled as […]
Lubbock police announce arrests in connection to weekend double homicide
April 9, 2020 by
Lubbock Police announced three arrests were made in a double homicide case that occurred on April 4. Mia Altamirano, 17, and Michael Bean, 20, were pronounced dead at the scene and two other victims sustained life-threatening injuries. Ricky Clardy Jr., 20, and Malachi Gibson, 18, are alleged by police to have approached the front door […]
Major Crash Unit investigating a pedestrian crash
April 5, 2020 by
Major Crash Unit investigators with the Lubbock Police Department responded to a crash in the 4500 block of East Slaton Highway just before 2 a.m. on April 5. The vehicle traveling eastbound collided with a pedestrian, 68-year-old Dorothy Nash, who was pronounced deceased at the scene, stated Lubbock police. This case remains under investigation.
Metropolitan Special Crimes Unit investigating Saturday shooting
April 4, 2020 by
The Metropolitan Special Crimes Unit is investigating a case after the Lubbock Police Department responded to a shots fired call in the 2100 block of 49th street before 2 a.m. on Saturday April 4. According to Lubbock police, officers found two victims that were pronounced deceased at the scene Mia Altamirano, 17, and Michael Bean, […]
Tech student sexually assaulted by professor on campus
March 26, 2020 by
The Texas Tech Police Department issued an email notification about a sexual assault that happened on campus Thursday, March 26. A female Tech student was meeting with a professor in the Kinesiology Building when allegedly he forcibly fondled her breasts. The professor was identified and has been prohibited from all campus facilities and further contact […]
